Consummate professional, James Irvine, a legend of the industry, took out top honors with his two stunning drinks – ‘Goes Na-nana-nana’ and ‘Crust off’. “What an awesome experience and another very, very fun event,” said James after the win.
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To help you get started on your study and prep, here are a few links to the last year of magazines as well as last year’s exam paper.
The Bartender of the Year Competition which is proudly sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin & Monkey Shoulder is getting a bit of a shake-up in 2023. With a whopping prize of a trip to Scotland on offer, the format of the comp has also been changed, meaning the entire event will run over one day.
Under the guise of many names, the simplicity of the ginger highball sometimes lacks lustre beside its contemporaries. A simple recipe; whisky with a long pour of ginger ale, but with this simplicity, there is an emphasis on its ingredients.
No expense was spared with activations jam packed into the venue with everything from tattoo artists, pinky nails, Mario Kart, live acts, and a passport to delicious cocktail around the venue. An of course, the Bagpipers made their triumphant return. If you missed it, here’s a gallery of shots from the night:
As it’s been two years of patience through lockdowns, this year’s party is particularly special: One where we throw open our doors to celebrate bartenders and the bartending community. We want to invite you all down to our house, to share with you ‘the greatest house party ever’. Turn on, tune in, and drop by for the memories!
The time has come to throw your shaker in the ring (or nominate your favourite bartender) to compete at this year’s Bartender of the Year competition! It’s happening during Sydney Bar Week (3-7 September). Simply email amy@spantonmedia.com with the name, email address & mobile number of the person competing.
It’s finally back! It only took 2 years. With thanks to our friends at Hendrick’s & Monkey Shoulder, the Australian Bartender Magazine Bartender of the Year is back. So why should you enter this comp?
To celebrate World Cocktail Day, Monkey Shoulder will be gatecrashing breweries from Sydney to Wollongong in the iconic Monkey Mixer, rallying Aussies to swap their beers and mix it up with Monkey Shoulder cocktails instead.
Australian Bartender magazine’s Bartender of the Year sponsored by Hendrick’s & Monkey Shoulder is the toughest test of bartending ability going around. The comp is open to all working bartenders, and if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.
The ability to, year after year, put out a consistent product is one of the benefits of blends. It’s also a true art form. Once you know what you like in a single malt, it can be amazing searching for those characteristics that enhance their nuances.
Monkey Shoulder is set to make a splash next week, launching a fully virtual program that aims to teach bartenders the “Skills that Pay the Bills”. Level-up your speech, presentation, and communication skills via this free event, all from the comfort of your home.